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St. Soorneys Bush

Ritual site, holy tree/bush
St. Soorneys Bush
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Immediately to the NW of St Soorney's Well (GA110-082001-) are two thorn bushes, one of which is revered locally as the saint's bush. Close by to the ESE is a cross-inscribed pillar (GA110-082002-). (Robinson 1980) Compiled by: Olive Alcock Date of upload: 29 March 2016
St. Soorneys Bush is associated with a local holy well and is linked to the veneration of St. Soourney, a lesser-known early Irish saint. The site reflects a tradition of healing and pilgrimage, common in early Christian Ireland, where natural features such as wells and bushes were believed to possess curative powers.

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